Seanad debates

Thursday, 9 October 2003

Business of Seanad.(1 speech) I have received notice from Senator Terry that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Social and Family...

Order of Business.(38 speeches) Before I call the Leader, I wish to inform the House that an usher, Jim Kelly, who has given service of 31 years to the House, will retire next week. As this is his last day in the Seanad, I wish...

Standing Orders: Motion.(1 speech) I move: That notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, with effect from 9 October, 2003 and until further notice in the 22nd Seanad, Standing Order 103 of the Standing Orders of Seanad...

Adjournment Matter. - Occupational Pension Schemes.(3 speeches) I have been asked to raise this on the Adjournment as a number of Departments have been unable to reply to my question on whether it is constitutional to compel people to take out a private...

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What is the Seanad?

Seanad Éireann is the upper house of the Oireachtas. Within 90 days of its being
passed by the Dáil, the Seanad may propose amendments, reject or pass a Bill.
The Dáil has the power to over-ride the Seanad's rejection of a Bill. If the Bill is
a 'Money Bill' and relates to government spending, the Seanad has only 21 days to consider
the Bill and may not make amendments. The Seanad consists of 60 members known as Senators. They are not elected by universal franchise; you can
read about the Seanad's composition
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